MANILA, Philippines – On October 5, the entire country celebrated "World Teachers' Day," a special day dedicated to honoring beloved teachers who serve as second parents to their students, both inside and sometimes even outside the school.
Students found various ways and creative gestures to bring smiles, joy, and make their teachers feel special on their special day: some performed, some organized small programs, some wrote and gave letters, and some gave gifts like food, supplies, or flowers.
But in the reality of life, especially in public schools, not everyone can afford to contribute to class funds or buy gifts for their beloved teachers.
Some have chosen to simply think of their own simple, practical, and affordable ways to somehow convey their love to their teacher.
The netizens' hearts seemed to melt from the story shared by Teacher Luisa Casuga Conmigo on her Facebook account recently.
Instead of chocolates and flowers, Ma'am Luisa received a bundle of jute leaves (saluyot) from her student in celebration of Teachers’ Day.
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According to Ma'am Luisa's story, her student Jerick was apparently shy about giving the said gift.
But she reassured the child and said that it didn't matter whether they had a gift or not because she saw them all equally. What mattered was that they were together on the day of the celebration.
It can be read, “The sweetest gift I [received] this World Teachers Day 2023 thank you Jerick.”
“Ang sabi n’ya sa akin kaninang umaga na nahihiya pa niyang sabihin sa akin...
Jerick: Teacher, wala po akong maibibigay sa inyo na kahit ano, ala po akong dalang chocolate, o bulaklak o regalo man lang na kahit simple...ang dala ko lang po ay isang tali ng Saluyot.”
“Teacher Luisa: Alam mo anak Jerick... meron man o wala kayong maibibigay sa akin ngayon Teachers Day. Wala sa akin iyon....dahil ang gusto ko kasama ko kayong lahat sa araw na ito.”
“Pantay-pantay ang pagtingin ko sa inyong lahat. Actually anak, ito ang nagustuhan ko sa lahat . Pinaiyak mo ako 🥲 dahil pinakita mo sa akin ang tunay mong pagmamahal sa akin bilang iyong guro.”
“You are true and humble and you care for me. Gusto mong ipakita at ipaalala sa akin na dapat laging Healthy si Teacher Luisa. Salamat anak sa regalo mo. Mahal ko kayong lahat.”
In an interview, Teacher Luisa expressed how happy she was with the simple gift that Jerick gave her.
“Umabot na ako ng 29 years na nagtuturo kaya napamahal na sa akin ang propesyong ito at sa totoo lang mahal ko ang mga batang tinuturuan. Ang turing ko sa kanila ay para ko na silang mga apo ko; parang mga anak ang turing ko sa kanila,” she said.
As of press time, Teacher Luisa's viral post has garnered 130,000 reactions and 23,000 shares.
— Richard, The Summit Express
Students found various ways and creative gestures to bring smiles, joy, and make their teachers feel special on their special day: some performed, some organized small programs, some wrote and gave letters, and some gave gifts like food, supplies, or flowers.
But in the reality of life, especially in public schools, not everyone can afford to contribute to class funds or buy gifts for their beloved teachers.
Some have chosen to simply think of their own simple, practical, and affordable ways to somehow convey their love to their teacher.
The netizens' hearts seemed to melt from the story shared by Teacher Luisa Casuga Conmigo on her Facebook account recently.
Instead of chocolates and flowers, Ma'am Luisa received a bundle of jute leaves (saluyot) from her student in celebration of Teachers’ Day.
SEE ALSO: Badjao pupil’s gift to his teacher touches netizens’ hearts
According to Ma'am Luisa's story, her student Jerick was apparently shy about giving the said gift.
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| Photo courtesy: Facebook/ Luisa Casuga Conmigo |
But she reassured the child and said that it didn't matter whether they had a gift or not because she saw them all equally. What mattered was that they were together on the day of the celebration.
It can be read, “The sweetest gift I [received] this World Teachers Day 2023 thank you Jerick.”
“Ang sabi n’ya sa akin kaninang umaga na nahihiya pa niyang sabihin sa akin...
Jerick: Teacher, wala po akong maibibigay sa inyo na kahit ano, ala po akong dalang chocolate, o bulaklak o regalo man lang na kahit simple...ang dala ko lang po ay isang tali ng Saluyot.”
“Teacher Luisa: Alam mo anak Jerick... meron man o wala kayong maibibigay sa akin ngayon Teachers Day. Wala sa akin iyon....dahil ang gusto ko kasama ko kayong lahat sa araw na ito.”
“Pantay-pantay ang pagtingin ko sa inyong lahat. Actually anak, ito ang nagustuhan ko sa lahat . Pinaiyak mo ako 🥲 dahil pinakita mo sa akin ang tunay mong pagmamahal sa akin bilang iyong guro.”
“You are true and humble and you care for me. Gusto mong ipakita at ipaalala sa akin na dapat laging Healthy si Teacher Luisa. Salamat anak sa regalo mo. Mahal ko kayong lahat.”
In an interview, Teacher Luisa expressed how happy she was with the simple gift that Jerick gave her.
“Umabot na ako ng 29 years na nagtuturo kaya napamahal na sa akin ang propesyong ito at sa totoo lang mahal ko ang mga batang tinuturuan. Ang turing ko sa kanila ay para ko na silang mga apo ko; parang mga anak ang turing ko sa kanila,” she said.
As of press time, Teacher Luisa's viral post has garnered 130,000 reactions and 23,000 shares.
— Richard, The Summit Express
Kaya mas mahalaga na ituro sa mga bata ay maging simple at matitong magpasalamat sa lahat ng bagay. Godbless Jerick and Teacher Luisa
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